1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STi TYPE RA VERSION IV
$21,161 USD (¥3,227,000 in Japan, before import costs)
Vehicle details
| Chassis code | GC8_V3 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Impreza WRX STi (GC8 V3) |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Engine | 2.0L EJ20K Boxer Turbo |
| Drivetrain | Symmetrical AWD DCCD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Mileage | 99,091 km |
| Exterior colour | BLUE |
| Body style | sedan |
| Repair history | No repair history reported |
| Located in | Chiba Japan |
| Stock number | GC8_V3-700055079730260801002 |
What is this car in the US?
The US 2.5RS and WRX share the shortened Legacy floorpan, but the engines differ: the JDM EJ20K and the US EJ25 have different bore, stroke and deck height, so they do not swap freely.
US and export equivalents (a related platform or a shared engine family only):
- Subaru Impreza 2.5RS / WRX (GC8) — US, same platform
What differs
- US cars are all-wheel drive only.
Based on encyclopedia and owner-forum sources. Parts fitment has not been checked by part number, so confirm any part before you buy it. Full parts cross-reference for this car.
Factory manuals for this car are available to members: open the manual library.
Importing this car to the United States
This 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is 29 years old, so it is eligible for US import under the 25-Year Rule (FMVSS/EPA exemption for vehicles manufactured 25 or more years ago). JDM Imports handles sourcing, auction-sheet translation, ocean freight, US customs clearance and delivery.
The price above is the Japanese asking price only. See the full landed-cost breakdown for this car — duty, freight and total delivered cost to your state, worked from this listing's price.
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